Lafayette Spoken Word competition is tonightThe Spoken Innovation Poetry Slam and Open Mic Poetry Reading will take place Saturday, May 25 from 2-5 p.m. in the AOC Community Media Multi-Purpose Room at 101 Jefferson St. in Suite 100 of the R...

Student garners recognitionHannah McDonald, a student in the kinesiology program at Louisiana Tech University, is selected as an American Kinesiology Association National Undergraduate Scholar. The award honors students whos...

Dance will raise funds A Just for Jackie benefit dance will be held Saturday, May 25 from 8 p.m.-midnight in the Knights of Columbus Hall at 1105 East Fifth St. D.J. Doc Couty will provide music. Tickets are $8 in advanc...

CASA social benefit will support kidsOur children need our help. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Central Louisiana is a nonprofit organization created so the children in our parish have a voice in court. CASA educates and...

DeLacerda family will host reunion, mealThe DeLacerda family will celebrate a reunion Sunday, May 26 at the Emmanuel Catholic Hall near Chopin. All are asked to bring food supplements for the noon meal. This will be a 50-year reunion. Co...

Kids to Parks Day prompts free admissionLouisiana State Parks and America’s State Parks are partnering with the National Park Trust in hosting National Kids to Parks Day Saturday, May 18. National Kids to Parks Day is promoted as a day o...

HDBA channels ‘Steel Magnolias’ at getawayThe Natchitoches Historic District Business Association will host a Girls Getaway, June 7–9,in downtown Natchitoches. The “Steel Magnolias Style” event will feature three fun-filled days of activit...